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Kendo UI for jQuery

Roadmap

Coming in 2024

We are pleased to announce our updated product release schedule, aiming to increase the frequency in which we deliver value to you.  Here is the timeline for our upcoming major releases this year:

  • 2024 Q1 Release - Month: February
  • 2024 Q2 Release - Month: May
  • 2024 Q3 Release - Month: August
  • 2024 Q4 Release - Month: November

In addition to the major releases, we will continue to deliver incremental improvements through our 6-week release cadence.

The Kendo UI for jQuery Team is excited to announce the roadmap for new components and features on our list for release. Many of these items will be released as part of Q1 February release and others will come shortly after.  

Your feedback is a huge factor in these plans. After all, our mission is to make your life easier. We encourage you to keep sharing your thoughts, plans, and ideas for what next you would like to see developed in the Angular component library in our dedicated feedback portal.   
 
The items below are what we feel comfortable announcing, but there is more on our radar. Check back periodically for updates. 

Kendo UI for jQuery

Sankey Diagram

New component

Visualize complex processes, systems, and relationships with the Sankey Diagram. Understand the flow of resources, energy, or information within a system with this powerful graphical representation. 


Tour Component

New component

Navigate your application effortlessly with an interactive guided tour. The Tour component is designed to assist users in familiarizing themselves with the application or new functionalities, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. 


Stabilization: A Commitment to Reliability

Improvement

In the upcoming phase, our primary focus is on stability. Our dedicated team is working diligently to identify and fix a pile of existing bugs across the entire spectrum of our components. Your experience matters, and we're committed to delivering a smoother interaction. 

Reliability is paramount. We are implementing enhancements to ensure the stability of our components. From the core functionalities to intricate details, every aspect is under scrutiny to guarantee a robust performance. 

Trendline Support

New feature

Unleash the potential of data trends with Exponential, Polynomal, Logarithm/Natural Logarithm and Power trend lines. Seamlessly integrate these powerful tools with various chart types in DataViz - Bar, Column, and Scatter. Dive into extensive configuration options for chart series, axis, labels, and legends.

Control Legend Display

New feature

Take charge of your visual narrative. Customize legend displays to suit your style. Tailor not just the color but also the marker shape, adding a unique identifier to series. It's more than customization; it's empowerment. 

Prefix and Suffix Support

New feature

New Input Adornment feature, enhancing user interface interactivity and clarity by providing intuitive cues and direct functionality like password visibility toggles and unit indicators. 


Grid Enhancement

Improvement

Clipboard support is getting a facelift. Copy/paste data seamlessly between Grid and Excel and vice versa. And that's just the beginning! Stay tuned for more grid improvements designed to enhance your data management experience. 


PivotGrid Enhancement

Improvement

Get ready for a PivotGrid overhaul! Revamped v2 of the component with several UX and functional improvements is on its way and we’re looking for a smooth migration path to the current component.  

Spreadsheet Enhancement

Improvement

Your spreadsheet experience is about to get a boost! From a merge toolbar tool to enhanced link and editing support, we're making your life easier. Expect improvements in cells, rows, columns context menus, error handling, and cut/copy/paste operations. 


A11Y Keyboard Navigation Improvements

Improvement

Enhance accessibility with improved keyboard navigation. Now, effortlessly scroll through chart elements using your keyboard, making your charts more accessible and user-friendly. 

New AI Prompt Component

New component
The new AI Prompt component helps you integrate with AI services, enriching your applications with a suite of smart functionalities, including generating responses, writing prompts, interacting with AI outputs, and executing predefined commands.

 

Color System Evolution

Improvement

We are introducing a new unified color system across all Kendo themes, ensuring a shared palette of colors. This enhancement will foster consistency and efficiency in styling across various themes, while also decreasing the size of theme files. For additional details, refer to our blog post.

 

Telerik and Kendo UI Design Kits for Figma Upgrade!

Improvement

А significant overhaul to our Figma UI Kits is on the way! Central to these updates is the introduction of a rich variables library, seamlessly integrated with our design system. This library includes dynamic color, spacing, and radii variables, ensuring consistency and flexibility across your designs. Additionally, we're enhancing our Typography and Elevation systems to provide even more design possibilities. Dark mode enthusiasts will rejoice as we introduce Dark mode options, complemented by common theme color swatches. Our file structure has been revamped for improved organization, making it easier than ever to find what you need. Stay tuned for the addition of new components, including updates aligned with MS Fluent 2. Detailed component descriptions and improved color contrast are planned later in the year. Get ready for a smoother, more efficient design workflow with our upcoming Kendo and Telerik UI kits for Figma upgrade!

 

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